Richard Ryder is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently a principal at Bay Capital, where he has worked since 2020, and previously led Ryder Capital, Inc. He serves as an advisor to the Investment Committee for the Diocese of St. Petersburg Pension Board. Bay Capital provides portfolio and wealth management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an active, rules-based asset allocation strategy focused on risk management and tactical sector rotation across multiple fund types.

Harley Evans is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Successful Portfolios LLC since 2010. Based in Clearwater, FL, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Successful Portfolios LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with core-satellite, tactical, and strategic asset allocation strategies, managing approximately $242.6 million in client assets.

Eduardo De La Rosa is a financial advisor at Rauch Advisory LLC in Tampa, FL, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with BACASO Consulting LLC DBA Solid Ground Financial since 2013, where he provides insurance services, business consulting as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and Social Security timing advice. Outside of his advisory role, he also engages in strategic partnership consulting and online marketing activities. Rauch Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately 139 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through its Rauch Advisory Wrap Fee Program, as well as non-discretionary financial planning and retirement plan consulting, utilizing third-party model strategies implemented via a sub-advisory platform.

Alex Tavares is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Howland and Associates, LLC with two years of industry experience. He has been with Howland and Associates since 2023 and concurrently serves as an Assistant Professor of English at Hillsborough Community College, where he has taught literature since 2007. Howland and Associates provides discretionary portfolio management for individual and family clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, IRAs, and 529 plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tailored strategies to manage primarily equity and fixed-income portfolios, focusing on client-specific objectives and time horizons.

Steven Zanolli is a financial advisor at Sandy Morris Financial & Estate Planning Services, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities LLC, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc., among others. Sandy Morris Financial & Estate Planning Services LLC provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through model portfolio management, discretionary asset management, and consulting. The firm emphasizes client education through newsletters, seminars, and workshops, using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis tailored to each client’s needs.

Matthew Marone is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mutual Trust Asset Management, Inc. since 2008. He previously worked at Mutual Trust Co. of America Securities for 25 years and has been affiliated with Calton & Associates, Inc. since 2024. Marone is president of US INTREGRITY INC, a firm involved in life and annuity sales as well as estate and retirement planning. Mutual Trust Asset Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory with a tactical overlay, utilizing diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, often under discretionary authority.

Vincent Sgro is a financial advisor at Sterling Bridge Financial Group LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and Senior Benefit Resources. Sterling Bridge Financial Group provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and the selection of third-party investment managers. The firm employs modern portfolio theory and a long-term trading approach, offering portfolios that include traditional and alternative investment products, and also hosts no-fee educational seminars for clients and the public.

Wendy Spencer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Asset Management Financial Services Inc. in Clearwater, FL. She has held leadership roles including Director, Chairwoman, President, and Chief Compliance Officer at both Asset Management Financial Services and Merit Investment Solutions, Inc. Additionally, she serves as Vice President of Advisor Administrative Services, LLC, a consulting firm supporting investment professionals. Asset Management Financial Services provides discretionary portfolio management to a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and technical analysis to create customized portfolios, offering additional services such as financial and estate planning, due-diligence, and consulting on an hourly basis.

Matthew Mckeown Sr. is a financial advisor at Pearl Wealth Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Sandy Morris Financial Services and Sandy Morris Insurance Services. In addition to advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent in Florida, offering life insurance, Medicare, and annuity products. Pearl Wealth Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative investment methods. The firm offers discretionary management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with a notable inclusion of insurance and annuity products as part of its comprehensive service offering.

Carl Von Dem Bussche Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Guidance Group, Inc. since 1994 and previously worked 12 years at Relevant Church. Financial Guidance Group, Inc. serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, and provides retirement plan consulting for plan fiduciaries. The firm focuses on creative professionals and offers discretionary investment management, wealth planning, and retirement advisory services using a tax-efficient, risk-managed approach grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Robert Howland is a CFP® and Series 65-certified advisor with 20 years at Howland and Associates, LLC and four years of industry experience. He serves as clerk on the finance committee of the St. Petersburg Religious Society of Friends. Howland and Associates provides discretionary portfolio management for primarily individual and family clients, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional accounts. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tailored strategies to manage equity and fixed-income portfolios in alignment with client objectives and risk considerations.

James Bankes is a financial advisor with Belleair Wealth Management, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 32 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has been involved with Bankes Planning Associates, Inc. for over 20 years, where he serves as CEO and Certified Public Accountant providing tax planning and accounting services. Belleair Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and wealth management services. The firm uses diversified asset-allocation strategies incorporating equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and derivatives, and offers additional consulting on retirement plan benchmarking, real estate, private placements, and insurance/annuity analysis.

Carl Von Dem Bussche Sr. is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Guidance Group, Inc. since 1996. Financial Guidance Group serves individual investors across various age groups, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, with a particular focus on creative professionals. The firm offers discretionary investment management and wealth planning services, emphasizing tax efficiency and risk management through model portfolios primarily composed of ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds.

John Palm is a financial advisor at CrossPlan Money Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has operated Palm Investment Strategies, LLC since 2004. Based in Seminole, FL, he provides investment services primarily through discretionary portfolio management and portfolio monitoring. CrossPlan Money Management serves individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households, managing approximately $49.6 million across about 296 clients. The firm employs a top-down asset allocation approach combining technical and fundamental analysis, utilizing strategies such as sector rotation, momentum indicators, and hedging when appropriate.

Robert Marsh is a financial advisor with Premier Private Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Gulf Coast Advisors, Realta Equities, Realta Investment Advisors, and Waddell & Reed. Marsh serves as a board member of the Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Harbor United Methodist Church Board of Education. Premier Private Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high net worth and non-HNW individuals, as well as plan sponsors and government clients. The firm employs a tax-aware, cost-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, discretionary portfolio management, and ongoing rebalancing aligned with client objectives.

Peter Falker is a financial advisor at Falker Investments Inc. in Safety Harbor, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Falker Investments since 1998. Falker Investments provides discretionary investment management primarily for individuals, families, and trusts, with additional clients including charitable nonprofits and a corporate account. The firm employs a conservative, value-oriented approach focused on capital preservation, using Economic Profit and intrinsic-value modeling to guide portfolio decisions.

Brian Mahoney is a financial advisor at Camelot Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Camelot Wealth Management since 2015 and is licensed as a Series 63 and Series 66 advisor. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Oldsmar Fire Fighter Pension Board. Camelot Wealth Management serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm constructs customized portfolios using fundamental and cyclical analysis, employing both long- and short-term strategies with regular account monitoring and reviews.

Greg Newman is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently a principal at Three Oaks Partners Investment Counsel LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to this, he held roles at PNC Institutional Asset Management and Sabal Trust. Outside of advising, he co-owns MCFIRE Capital, LLC, a holding company for a private investment fund, and manages an equipment leasing business through Three Oaks Partners LLC. Three Oaks Partners Investment Counsel is a small, state-registered firm offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and a retirement-focused financial planning program. The firm serves individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, employing a broad investment approach that includes traditional securities, structured products, and private placements, tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

David Kruis is a financial advisor at Belleair Wealth Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Calton & Associates, Inc. and Crossplan Money Management. Kruis is also an officer at David J Kruis, LLC, where he is involved in the sales of life insurance products. Belleair Wealth Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and consulting services. The firm employs diversified, multi-disciplinary investment strategies and integrates affiliated insurance and accounting services in its client offerings.

Helen Rimensnyder is a financial advisor at Asset Management Financial Services Inc. in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 65 credential with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at her current firm since 2013 and is also Vice President of Advisor Administrative Services, LLC, an administrative services company supporting investment professionals. Asset Management Financial Services Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a customized investment approach combining fundamental research and technical analysis, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients.